Esther the Wonder Pig Goes Home

I’ve been a fan of Esther since her facebook page went up and if you haven’t met her I bet you’ll love her too. I first blogged about her on this site and GirlsHeartBooks way back in 2016 (Esther the Wonder Pig – Megan Rix / Ruth Symes) and have followed her ever since. Such a star. She’s been poorly in hospital since May but has now finally gone home: http://@estherthewonderpig

Dog Star by Megan Rix and Ruth Symes

Dog Star by Megan Rix and Ruth Symes

2016 has been my most fun WBD so far (or WBD weeks as it ended up being) because my golden retriever, Bella, got to come too! She wasn’t fazed even when we had giant size audiences. My latest book ‘Echo Come Home’ is about a hearing dog. But when I give my talk about both… Continue Reading

International Rights Day

International Rights Day

  Did you know that today, December 10th, is International Human Rights day? I really only learnt about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the Edinburgh Festival this year. It was written by representatives from all regions of the world and adopted on December 10th 1948 as a response to the atrocities of WW2 and… Continue Reading

Biggest Book Show On Earth

Biggest Book Show On Earth

I’m one of the authors talking part in the 2016 World Book Day Biggest Book Show on Earth. On March 1st 2016, I’ll be at Castle School in Thornbury with authors Steve Antony, Philip Reeve. Sarah McIntyre and Gill Lewis. This is one of many events that World Book Day is organising between 22nd February… Continue Reading

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Dog Did It…

Dog Did It…

I love following different pets on social media and hearing about their lives – but I think my favourite has to be Esther the Wonder Pig. My golden retriever, Bella Wainwright, is on Facebook and Twitter @PuppyGirlBella. She has far more social media friends than me or my husband (1,000s!) and does quite a lot… Continue Reading